Intern in Tools & Instrumented Process Development

At Thales, our employees create solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We design in-flight entertainment systems that captivate 50 million travelers each year. We also develop the avionics that equip the world's largest commercial aircraft. In addition, our simulators train the next generation of fighter jet and transport aircraft pilots, as well as search and rescue helicopter pilots. Finally, thanks to their close collaboration, the members of our aerospace team make all the difference.

From the depths of the oceans to the confines of space, Thales experts innovate and relentlessly seek to push the boundaries of technology. By joining our team, you participate in the development of innovations that propel tomorrow's aviation towards a greener and safer world. You evolve with an international clientele at the cutting edge of technology within a team of passionate and stimulating experts who develop critical avionics solutions, notably for the electric urban taxi markets. Being part of Thales means adopting a hybrid, friendly, and dynamic work environment offering a good work/life balance, and based on human values dear to our team. You will also have access to a comprehensive program of targeted, diversified training that meets your career development aspirations within the Group established in many countries.

The Avionics office in Marie-Curie is Thales Group’s Centre of Competence for business and regional jet flight control systems. The team designs and integrates avionics suites, fly-by-wire flight control systems, SATCOM systems and other innovative concepts for the regional and business aircraft markets.

Position Summary

In collaboration with a test means engineer and a development tools manager, the intern will participate in the development and integration of testing tools (scripting, database, etc.) and testing means (real and virtual) into the system verification process, as part of a research project to define tomorrow's instrumented IVVQ process.

Essential Functions/Key Areas of Responsibility

To complete the project, the intern will:

Develop tools and scripts;

• Automation of manual processes, data consolidation

Integrate existing tools with test means;

• Code development and/or tests for test bench addressing by script, integration between the test development environment and the virtual bench, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate university student in electrical, software, or computer engineering
• Bilingual French-English.

This position requires a good knowledge of English for writing technical documents, for interacting, supporting and/or providing services to international clients, employees and/or partners as well as foreign government authorities who do not speak French.

Desirable Qualification

• Knowledge of Python programming language.
• Knowledge of programming in Matlab/Simulink.
• Knowledge of C/C++ programming language.
• Knowledge of multicore programming.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between 49,581.00 - 89,847.00 CAD Annually.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point)

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on insurance (home, and auto).

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.